Security Officer
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$ 14 - 21
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Job Description
Job Summary
Security Guard position at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is primarily located at buildings primary staff/administrative entrance or the museums main entrance. Includes patrol duties. This position requires the ability to act quickly decisively and calmly in a crisis situation. Reporting to the Security Chief flexibility is a must as the duties are ever evolving and may sometimes entail taking charge of situations in the absence of the Security Chief or Senior Director.
This position works Sunday through Thursday.
Essential Functions
- Lead guard position at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
- Acting as a security screen (ie monitoring lobby activity and processing visitors).
- OnCall.
- Monitoring fire alarms access control and surveillance systems.
- Emergency response as it relates to security procedures.
- Building patrols to assure a safe and secure environment.
- Crowd control.
- Providing information to visitors and callers.
- Competently represent department at meetings or in committees.
- Conducting daily fire inspections.
- Reporting of accidents and other unusual occurrences.
- Maintaining sign in logs.
- Alternative work schedules.
- Daily walkthough of building including stairways and mechanical spaces.
- Frequent reportwriting via electronic forms.
- Daily use of Windowsbased programs.
- Occasionally performing administrative functions on the access control system in the absence of the Security Chief (additional training will be provided).
- Occasionally acting as primary contact between the Academy and its security/safety service contractors in the absence of the Security Chief.
- Requires extensive safety training.
- Exposure to moving machinery.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- CPR First Aid and AED training required.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Security Chief or the Sr. Director of Technology and Infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of HS Diploma or GED in orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a museum environment.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Lifting demands 25lbs
Location
- Center City Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as NonExempt grade F. Compensation for this grade ranges from$14.10 to $21.15 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation framework.For information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
